It has been wonderful to meet so many of you at recent OW events and to have some of you visit onsite too: you are always so welcome at any time. It has been great to hear stories of your time at school, where you have journeyed in your lives so far, and to feel the vibrancy of the OW network as a whole - something that is so important to us all.
Wellington has struck me as such a wonderful family, where friendships are forged for life and this network is a thriving proof of that. I for one am experiencing our school as a community that celebrates difference not just tolerates it, that recognises our uniqueness and revels in supporting what makes us all so different; whilst also bringing us together along a shared journey that helps us connect to ourselves, each other and the world around us. It is transforming young lives and enabling them to create the future, not just be prepared for it.
And my huge thanks for being part of that, for saying yes to opportunities to speak to our students if you are able, and to provide them with stretch and challenge opportunities if you can; to support them in ways that you would wish to have been supported as you began to open your wings to the world. We will be thinking of ways in which we can continue to collaborate in different ways, to open opportunities for us all that have student experience and development at the centre. Should you feel passionately about this and think we can help then please reach out: it would be fantastic to hear from you.
We are so fortunate to have you in the wider community here and I look forward to the many moments we will have to connect with each other in the months and years ahead.
Best wishes,
Alex